The Legend of Bay Hill

October 28, 2016

The 17th. Hole at The Bay Hill Golf Club is a 238 yd. par three over water. Years ago, Arnold Palmer was playing with friends when his caddie nicknamed Tomcat suggested that a three iron was the appropriate club. Arnie played the three iron and it was heading right at the pin before it plopped […]

Ho hum

October 23, 2016

There once was a man who lost his vision. He wasn’t blind but could have been. Opportunity was no longer his friend for long ago he sacrificed his dreams and settled for a ho hum life risking nothing. It was if the man’s boat was perpetually tied to the dock…unable was he to see that […]

Faith

October 21, 2016

The road you’ve chosen may have many turns…it may seem precarious, even foolish, at times. Have faith…you can navigate the inevitable bends that cause less committed souls to hit the brakes and turn around. You will reach the destination realizing it was worth the effort all the while.

Break free

October 21, 2016

So much of life is spent doing arbitrary tasks and fearing things that will never happen. During expeditions you get to live the extraordinary. Dealing with fear is the price you pay to be able to achieve peak experiences and learnings. Nothing great can be achieved without jumping the fear barrier. Hendri Coetzee. From the […]

Little things

October 19, 2016

If I have learned nothing else thus far…I have learned how to appreciate the little things. And what is existence except a grand conglomeration of little things? We don’t even realize our reliance on them, how much we take them for granted, until we are without them. It takes loss and privation for us to […]

Love

October 19, 2016

People are illogical, unreasonable, and self-centered. Love them anyway. If you do good, people will accuse you of selfish ulterior motives. Do good anyway. If you are successful, you will win false friends and true enemies. Succeed anyway. The good you do today will be forgotten tomorrow. Do good anyway. Honesty and frankness make you […]

Life’s scars

October 19, 2016

They say the world is round, and yet I often think it square, So many little hurts we get From corners here and there. But one great truth in life I’ve found, While journeying to the West- The only folks who really wound Are those we love the best. The man you thoroughly despise Can […]

Patience

October 19, 2016

I have seen many storms in my life. Most storms have caught me by surprise, so I had to learn very quickly to look further and understand that I am not capable of controlling the weather, to exercise the art of patience and to respect the fury of nature. Paulo Coelho

Astounding

October 18, 2016

If we did all the things we are capable of, we would literally astound ourselves. Thomas A. Edison

Majestic

October 18, 2016

Oh, these vast, calm, measureless mountain days, days in whose light everything seems equally divine, opening a thousand windows to show us God. John Muir

Beauty

October 18, 2016

“Some people, no matter how old they get, never lose their beauty – they merely move it from their faces into their hearts.” Martin Buxbaum

Cool it

October 18, 2016

The whole bullying issue has really struck a nerve with me. It affects so many different types of people at a vital time in their lives. Kenny Wormald

Focus

October 17, 2016

I have moments where I miss my old self. But I think anyone can get caught up in what we used to have. But at the same time, we can choose to focus on the beauty of now. Steve Gleason Former NFL player who is now battling ALS

The bright side

October 17, 2016

I have seen what a laugh can do. It can transform almost unbearable tears into something bearable, even hopeful. Bob Hope

Power

October 17, 2016

A single sunbeam is enough to drive away many shadows. Francis of Assisi

Attitude

October 17, 2016

Courage is fear holding on a minute longer. George S. Patton

Respect

October 17, 2016

I have seen many storms in my life. Most storms have caught me by surprise, so I had to learn very quickly to look further and understand that I am not capable of controlling the weather, to exercise the art of patience and to respect the fury of nature. Paulo Coelho

Everything

October 17, 2016

Study how water flows in a valley stream, smoothly and freely between the rocks. Also learn from holy books and wise people. Everything – even mountains, rivers, plants and trees – should be your teacher. Morihei Ueshiba

Abundance

October 17, 2016

You pray in your distress and in your need; would that you might also pray in the fullness of your joy and in your days of abundance. Khalil Gibran

Together

October 17, 2016

Unity is strength… when there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved. Mattie Stepanek